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Where to Eat Cold Noodles When It’s Too Hot for Anything Else

Just like we love a warm soup in the winter, hot weather bring with it cravings for anything ice cold. But we can’t survive on […]

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Every Caesar Salad You Should Be Eating in Philadelphia

Is Caesar the best salad? Probably. Certainly, it’s one of the most iconic. And while it’s pretty specific and sometimes divisive (hello anchovies) it’s also […]

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Healthy Grilling Guide: 5 Philly-Restaurant-Inspired Swaps to Make This Summer

Summers aren’t complete without barbecue. There are few things more quintessential to an American summer than cooking outside, on your home’s patio or your apartment’s […]

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10 Unforgettable Moments in Philly Ice-Cream History

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream when the weather gets summery and sultry. I mean, who doesn’t love ice cream? Chocolate, […]

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This Woodsy Cabin Retreat Feels Like a Summer Camp for Adults

For most city dwellers, the wilderness is appealing precisely because of what it isn’t: full of other people. River Mountain, nestled in the woods three […]

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21 Ways to Cool Off In, On and By the Water Around Philadelphia

Summer is here, and the best way to beat the heat is to swim, paddle, and cool off by the river of your choice with […]

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Things to Do

12 Fun Things to Do With Kids in Atlantic City

Yes, Atlantic City is a town known mostly for its casino action for the grown-ups. But there are plenty of fun things to do with […]

Be Well Philly

Philly Fitness Studios Requiring Proof of Vaccination to Take Class or Go Maskless Indoors

Due to increasing vaccination rates and decreasing COVID-19 cases, the city of Philadelphia announced that vaccinated folks — as of June 11th — can go […]

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13 Classic Philly Diners to Eat at Because We Missed Them So Much

Philly loves diners. As a city, we understand the need for a go-t0 spot in every neighborhood where you can get a late night milkshake, […]

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Crab Shacks! Dairy Bars! BBQ! All the Best Places to Eat on the Way to the Shore

Your trip to the ocean can include plenty of mouthwatering meals … as long as you know where to look. By Victor Fiorillo, Jason Sheehan […]

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Driving Route 49 to the Shore: Where to Stop for Foot-Long Dogs and a “Belly Buster” Burger

Seemingly untouched by time or history or, really, development of any kind, Route 49 is a country road preserved, with idyllic views of farmland and […]

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Driving White Horse Pike to the Shore: Where to Stop for Sweet Jersey Corn and Amazing Elk Burgers

Time was, the White Horse Pike was a toll road named after a local tavern, best known for the ginormous metal horse that hovered over […]

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Driving Routes 70/72 to the Shore: Where to Stop for Amazing Pies, Ice Cream, and Tacos Al Pastor

This amble through the Pine Barrens has a rustic sort of charm, with abundant farm stands and forested back roads lusher than any highway. And […]

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Driving Route 47 to the Shore: Where to Stop for Oysters, Cheesecake and Massive Sticky Buns

Also known as Delsea Drive (so named because it takes you from the Delaware River to the sea), Route 47 is a meandering road that […]

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Driving Black Horse Pike to the Shore: Where to Stop for Square Pizza and Filipino Crabs

Long before we all hopped on the A.C. Expressway, the Black Horse Pike and its sister, the White Horse Pike, were the way it was […]